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AT&T: HSPA 7.2Mbps Upgrade Starts This Year

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May 27, 2009, 9:52 AM   by Eric M. Zeman

Today AT&T announced that it will begin upgrading its existing 3.6Mbps 3G network to 7.2Mbps High-Speed Packet Access technology later this year, with a completion date expected in 2011. In addition, AT&T is going to double the amount of 850MHz spectrum dedicated to its 3G network in "most metropolitan areas," which should improve network capacity and building penetration. Other steps AT&T is taking include deploying 2,100 more cell sites across the U.S., adding a fiber backbone to many of its cell sites to improve bandwidth, as well as the addition of microcells and femotcells in some areas for better in-building coverage. AT&T said it is going to add another 20 metropolitan areas to the 350 cities it already covers with 3G signal. Additionally, AT&T said that qualifying smartphone and 3G LaptopConnect plans will have access to its 20,000 Wi-Fi hot spots around the U.S., and will be able to switch from 3G to Wi-Fi seamlessly. AT&T will roll out devices capable of utilizing the 7.2Mbps HSPA network later this year. Last, AT&T said it plans to begin LTE trials in 2010, with deployment beginning in 2011.

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Spamurai

May 27, 2009, 10:16 AM

Awesome...

Improve the quality of service for those already with 3G coverage and leave the people with only EDGE hanging out to dry. I live 45 minutes from a major metropolitan area, and our city is pretty big, too.
x2. I live 2.5 hours from st louis, 1 hour from indianapolis. We have a major intersection here US 40 and interstate 70. And we are stuck with EDGE... UGH!
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Maybe you will be one of the 20 new locations!
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